86: Mental Breakdown

A V E L I N A

I was exhausted, mentally and physically.

The past three weeks were torture. I've been having a hard time dealing with all that's happening, and it's taking a toll on my mental health.

The kids were in school and I was having at time alone today. I haven't shown my face at work for two weeks and I've received calls from several of my staffs, but I didn't have the heart to pick their calls.

I didn't want to face them or anybody. I've basically been ghosting for the past three weeks, and even my best friend has not been able to reach me. I've been ignoring her calls.

I had told Raphael I needed a little space and he had thankfully respected my decision. How was I supposed to face him after all I'd done? I knew he noticed I wasn't wearing his ring anymore, but was waiting for the right time to ask me.

My mother had noticed that something was wrong when I returned, it was unexpected. I still had a couple more days and it only increased her suspicions, but I gave her no cl